Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 3, 2010. World Press Freedom Day is observed every year on May 3 to remind us of the critical importance of this core freedom. It is a day in which we celebrate the invaluable role played by the media in challenging abuses of power, identifying corruption, and informing[Read More…]
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White House Press Briefing by Robert Gibbs, May 3, 2010
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 3, 2010 – 1:10 P.M. EDT MR. GIBBS: I’ll do one quick readout before we do Q&A here.The President spoke late this morning with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu. They discussed how best to work together to achieve comprehensive peace in the Middle East, in particularly by making full[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama at Presentation of Commander-in-Chief’s Trophy to the U.S. Naval Academy Football Team
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 3, 2010 – 4:00 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, everybody. Please have a seat. Welcome to the White House, and congratulations on winning your seventh straight Commander-in-Chief’s Trophy. Does this ever get old? (Applause.) I do have to warn you that I consulted with the White House counsel,[Read More…]
Schumer to Ahmadinejad: Come Clean or Go Home
NEW YORK—(ENWESPF)—May 3, 2010. United States Senator Charles E. Schumer, standing at the United Nations on Sunday, called on Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad to commit to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty or return to Iran. Ahmadinejad announced his intention to attend the non-proliferation conference at the United Nations this coming week,[Read More…]
Statement from Commerce Under Secretary Blank on Personal Income and Outlays in March 2010
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–May 3, 2010. The U.S. Commerce Department’s Bureau of Economic Analysis today released personal income and outlays data for March 2010. Personal income increased 0.3 percent in March, and real disposable personal income rose 0.2 percent. Real personal consumption expenditures increased 0.5 percent in March. "Today’s personal income data, particularly[Read More…]
Secretary General Ban Urges Nations to Make Nuclear Disarmament Targets a Reality
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–3 May 2010 – The world is looking to the more than 100 nations gathered at United Nations Headquarters today for a major nuclear non-proliferation conference to take decisive action to build a safer world, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said at the event’s start. “We have a choice: to leave[Read More…]
United And Continental Announce Merger Of Equals To Create World-Class Global Airline
HOUSTON AND CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–May 3, 2010 – Continental (NYSE: CAL) and United (NASDAQ: UAUA) today announced a definitive merger agreement, creating the world’s leading airline with superior service to customers, expanded access to an unparalleled global network serving 370 destinations around the world, enhanced long-term career prospects for employees, and a[Read More…]
White House Press Gaggle by Robert Gibbs Aboard Air Force One, May 2, 2010
Aboard Air Force One En Route Andrews Air Force Base–(ENEWSPF)–May 2, 2010 – 7:05 P.M. EDT MR. GIBBS: So to give you — chart you guys through a little bit about what they saw, where they went. So this lacks a little perspective of a little bit broader — but[Read More…]
UN Envoy Speaks Out Against Deadly Attack on Somali Mosque
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–2 May 2010 – The top United Nations envoy to Somalia today strongly condemned yesterday’s deadly attack on a mosque in the troubled country’s capital, Mogadishu, calling for an end to indiscriminate killings. According to media reports, at least 30 people were killed and dozens injured when bombs exploded[Read More…]
White House Press Gaggle by Robert Gibbs Aboard Air Force One, May 2, 2010
Aboard Air Force One En Route Gulf Coast–(ENEWSPF)–May 2, 2010 – 1:15 P.M. EDT MR. GIBBS: If I have somewhere to hold onto while we do this — as you can tell, we’re getting closer to our destination. Q Robert, what changed between Friday afternoon and Saturday morning that you[Read More…]
